Closing date: 27 November 2015 (strictly at 16:00)
To all applicants: Please read these guidelines in order not to be disqualified:
• Applications must be done in the following order:
* A covering letter indicating clearly the following information: Position applied for, title, initials and surname, contact number (application forms from other organisations are not accepted)
* A comprehensive and typewritten or legible Curriculum Vitae
* Certified copies of relevant certificates and Identity Document (this must accompany your application)
• Please staple all your documents together in order not to be misplaced during the sorting process
• Only original applications will be accepted, therefore no e-mails or faxes please.
When sending by post, forward your application to the Director: Corporate Support Services: Vacancies, PO Box 106, Brits 0250. Applications via hand delivery can be done at Room 208/212/209, Second Floor, Brits Municipal Offices.
Applications that do not conform to the above and applications not received at the date and time mentioned in this advert, as well as any form of canvassing, may lead to disqualification of an applicant. Applicants, who do not receive notice within two months of the date of closure, may accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Only successful applicants will be corresponded with.
Enquiries: Lerato Mokgatle, tel. (012) 318-9552/9514
Fringe benefits:
Subject to certain conditions, the following fringe benefits are offered:
• Leave bonus equal to one month’s salary
• Pension fund scheme
• Medical aid scheme
• Provident fund
• Housing subsidy for homeowners.
Please note that remuneration packages may change when results of job evaluation are published and implemented. No salaries will however be reduced or decreased as a result of such implementation
NB: Council reserves the right to withdraw, amend and/or suspend the process at any time when necessary.
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Manager: Communications and Marketing
Division: Communications and Marketing
Salary scale: R394 548–R435 624 per annum (Post level 3-2)
Requirements:
• 3-year qualification in Marketing/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations
• At least 3 years’ or more working managerial experience in a communication environment
• Knowledge of developing and implementing various communication strategies
• Extensive experience in dealing with service providers and stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good protocol practice, events management, advertising and corporate branding skills
• Understanding of project management and facilitation, and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of the policy framework in Local Government
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence.
Main duties:
• Manage the implementation of Council’s communication strategy (internal and external)
• Manage communication services in the Municipality and Office of the Executive Mayor
• Manage internal advertising, marketing and corporate branding activities
• Act as Council spokesperson and point of communication between the Executive Mayor and other stakeholders
• Oversee planning, coordination and management of publications, website, information, internal and external communication services
• Implement the institutional communication strategy and plan (internal and external)
• Proofread and sub-edit copy for the newsletter and intranet
• Liaise and conduct interviews with different sectors and broader community
• Manage intranet content regarding articles on various topics
• Manage the entire distribution process of the newsletter and intranet
• Supervise and develop members of staff and manage divisional budget
• Provide advice on the interpretation and application of the communication strategy and policies pertaining to internal communication and marketing.
